Big accomplishment:Saved the historic Shubert Theater by orchestrating its move down Hennepin Avenue in 1999.

Weakness/ baggage:Some of the projects she led while on the council, such as the purchase of Target Center and development of Block E, are now considered costly blunders. Post-council years as lobbyist for entities doing business with the city may be perceived as conflicts of interest if elected. She has ceased City Hall lobbying during the campaign.

Personal: Married to attorney F. Clayton Tyler, who chairs the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority board. They have one daughter and live in the Willard Hay neighborhood.

Stadium position:Supports the stadium overall, praising it as a jobs creator, particularly for union members and minorities. Opposed financing it with gambling revenues.

Quotable moment:“We have a system that has a weak mayor but I’m not a weak woman, so I’m not going to be a weak mayor.”

Ideas for growing jobs/population:Proposes creating a new city position focused on growing jobs and linking them with appropriate training programs. Would like to reinstate an industrial development commission to lure more manufacturing jobs.

Suggested cuts/efficiencies:Says with few areas left to cut she is more interested in growing the tax base. Also wants to streamline services such as animal control and public works.